Russia has changed its tactics of attacking Ukrainian energy compared to the winter of 2022-2023, writes the Financial Times.
The differences are as follows:
- if then the main target was distribution stations and transformers, now - power plants in specific regions, less protected than Kiev.
- the strikes are carried out by high-precision missiles and in such a way that it was impossible to restore the stations by next winter. This may take several years. "The obvious goal now is permanent, irreparable damage," the article says.
-the same number of missiles that were used during the previous campaign are now aimed at five to six energy facilities in one region
- in this way, the Russians are trying to disconnect large industrial areas and cities from power supplies.
- drones are also used for energy attacks - as a cheaper way to hit other parts of the energy system, for example, transformers.
